Lio by Mark Tatulli for May 22, 2019

I’m ALMOST reminded of the chilled monkey brains in the “Temple of Doom” dining scene.

A nice heaping bowl of BRAIN FREEZE!

Where’s the fava beans and chianti?

Oh right, that goes with liver.

“Sit down, who is a good zombie? You’re a good zombie.”

What’s for breakfast? Raisin Brain.

Is that plain or flavored brain?

The brain-eaters are so much fun even though they are an offshoot of the “zombie”.

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Fried Brain

Serves four.

1 brain

2 cups all purpose flour

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1 lemon

1/2 stick salted butter

salt and pepper

Pick the blood vessels and film off of the brains and soak in cold water overnight. Change the water every few hours. When properly soaked the water will remain clear. Blanch in boiling water for two minutes and remove onto a rack to thoroughly drain. Slice into “steak” style pieces.

Season with and pepper. Dust in a pan of flour to coat evenly. Melt butter in a skillet on medium high heat. When it is frothy and begins to turn a nut brown color add brain steaks. Sauté until golden brown, constantly basting with butter to evenly brown.

Remove and keep warm. In another skillet melt 3-4 Tablespoons of salted butter and quickly saute parsley and garlic. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon into garlic / parsley mixture, stir, and pour over brains.

Serve immediately. Suggested sides… corn bread, mashed potatoes, green beans. Dry white wine pairs well with fried brain.

Where did he get that head?

Lio is such a good boy! —Feeding the poor and needy and undead of his neighborhood!

Nice bowl.

Nice bowl.